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Supplies:
* aerosal silicone spray (or other plastic-safe lubricant)
* Simple Green (or other plastic safe degreaser)
* clean rags / paper towels

Tools:
* working key for car
* old toothbrush / plastic brush
* hose or bucket of water

Process:
- sitck key into ignition; turn car to "ON" (do not start)
- find and activate spoiler override button underneath steering column; next to OBDII serial port
- go to hatch and find spoiler open and tilted
- begin by removing excess gunk or build-on on spoiler rails with rags or paper towels
- spray down rails with degreaser and scrub off residual dirt / wear
- wash down degreaser with water
- dry off with rags / paper towels
- use silicone spray on the spoiler guide rails
- retract spoiler by using the button underneath dash; the spoiler will suck back into "home" position in spurts
- open and close handful of time, add spray lube where needed

After cleaning and relubricating, the spoiler will be operate extremely quiet when coming to a stop.
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